Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for plastic household and hygienic articles in Poland experienced significant shifts. Starting at 29 480 tons in 2018, supported by growing health and hygiene awareness among consumers alongside rising disposable incomes, the market contracted to 20 100 tons in 2019. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in demand for hygiene products, lifting the market volume to 23 584 tons in 2020 despite supply chain disruptions.

The post-pandemic period saw the market adjust to new conditions. In 2022, the volume declined to 17 332 tons, influenced by global factors such as rising raw material prices and ongoing pandemic-related adjustments. This year also saw the entry of new players offering bamboo-based and fully recycled products, while established companies like Reckitt Benckiser introduced product innovations such as QR codes for production tracking. A slight recovery followed in 2023, with the market reaching 17 894 tons, supported by sustained retail demand for hygiene items and maintained high cleanliness standards after COVID-19.

In 2024, the market volume jumped sharply to 29 024 tons, nearly matching its 2018 level. This growth was driven by continued consumer focus on health and hygiene, the ongoing trend toward sustainable products and packaging, and global supply chain dynamics that led to a substantial increase in imports.

Production plastic household and hygienic articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of plastic household and hygienic articles increased in 2020 after two years of decline. The output was valued at 267.4 million US dollars, marking an 11.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 240.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 81,731 tonnes of plastic household and hygienic articles, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 88,938 tonnes, which also saw a slight increase of 0.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.1% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The export volume reached 82,264 tonnes, representing a 1.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles were distributed across numerous partner countries. Germany accounted for 25.5% of exports, Denmark for 11.4%, and the Netherlands for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 43.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's export value of plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 332.0 million US dollars worth of these goods, showing a moderate 6.0% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 33.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Poland's export value of plastic household and hygienic articles was spread across many markets. Germany accounted for 27.4% of exports, Denmark for 8.0%, and Czechia for 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 41.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic household and hygienic articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import volume reached 24,116 tonnes, showing a strong 23.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 57.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Turkey were the primary suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Poland. China accounted for 37.9% of imports, Germany for 12.6%, and Turkey for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 61.9% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's import value of plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country imported these goods worth 332.0 million US dollars, representing a solid 18.3% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 62.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Turkey were the main suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Poland in value terms. China accounted for 35.7% of imports, Germany for 15.9%, and Turkey for 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 59.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020